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Butterfly Farm Imagine walking through a lush tropical rain forest amidst flowers and trees, ponds and a trickling waterfall with butterflies flying overhead and all around you in their own natural paradise. This is a dream come true at The Butterfly Farms in St Martin, St Thomas, Aruba and Grand Cayman. Within large meshed enclosures you can see hundreds of real exotic butterflies flying freely, with dozens of the most spectacular species from all over the world. You can also witness all stages of their life cycle from tiny egg to curious caterpillar and jewel like pupa. Early in the morning is the best opportunity to see a butterfly emerging from its pupa and watch newborn butterflies take their first flight! If you want to handle the butterflies and caterpillars our guides will be happy to show you how to do so without damaging these fragile creatures. |
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The National Trust for the Cayman Islands office, located in George Town, offers visitors extensive information on the destination’s history and environment, national symbols and culture. Tours are also available for guests to uncover the Cayman of yesteryear -- by learning about wattle and daub, a method of construction used to build homes; discovering historical sites such as the Bodden Town Guard House, Old Savannah Schoolhouse and Watlers Cemetery; environmental treasures such as the Mastic Trail; and resources such as the Trust’s Herbarium and Insectarium. Other historical sites not to be missed include the National Gallery, National Museum in George Town, and Pedro St. James in nearby Savannah - Cayman's oldest surviving stone structure, and the nation's “Birthplace of Democracy." Interactive displays in the multi-media theatre orient visitors to the history, lifestyle and economics of 18th and early 19th century at Pedro. |
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Boatswain’s Beach Boatswain’s Beach is the name of the new 30-acre marine theme park that is the expansion of the Cayman Turtle Farm. When Christopher Columbus first discovered the islands in 1503, he named them "Las Tortugas," meaning The Turtles. According to legend, there were so many turtles that the islands looked like they were covered with rocks. Located in Grand Cayman, the Turtle Farm has been in operation since 1968 and has since been dedicated to educating the public on the benefits of a proactive conservation program for sea turtles. The world’s only commercial Green Sea Turtle farm, it is home to over 16,000 sea turtles, ranging in size from six ounces to six hundred pounds! From the tiniest hatchlings to six hundred pound adults swimming in the one million gallon, breeding pond, guests can experience all of the life stages of these magnificent creatures. Visitors to the farm are welcome to participate in sponsoring the release of their own turtle into the wild each year. |
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Hop in your rental car and head to Rum Point on Grand Cayman's quiet North Side, a favourite destination for both residents and visitors. Experience island atmosphere the way it used to be (Rum Point was first documented on a 1773 map, and one can only speculate how it got its name!) in a scenic spot known for its clear, calm waters and tall pines. Sink into a hammock with a book, swim, snorkel, or try a glass-bottom boat trip. The Wreck Bar, a Rum Point landmark, serves lunch and frosty drinks at picnic tables on the beach. Also on the North Side, Cayman Kai is home to a number of exclusive residential properties and resorts. It is just minutes from Rum Point beach and the Kaibo Yacht Club. |
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